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Dementia Care

Living Well as Dementia Progresses

Nuala Davis, Helen Burdess, Kevin Dick, julie young, Heather Yemm, Marie Poole, Louise Robinson, and Helen Williams

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for people with dementia, carers and the families of people with dementia. It is also ideal for healthcare professionals interested in dementia or involved in caring for people with dementia. This course and its related course Dementia Care: Staying Connected and Living Well won the Outstanding Educational Resource award at the National Dementia Awards . You can use the hashtag #FLcomfortcare to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

Understanding the progression and symptoms of dementia
The potential for involving the person with dementia in decisions
Signposting to services that may be useful to families as the illness progresses
Exploring sources of support for carers and people living with dementia across a range of different settings
Exploring ways to ensure care and communication is person-centred
Identifying ways to maintain quality of life and ensuring comfort for the person living with dementia
The course will support learners to apply these learning resources to their own situation.

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Empathetic guide to living well with dementia

According to learners, this course is an exceptionally clear and compassionate guide to dementia care, highly praised for its practical strategies and person-centred approach. Students, ranging from family carers to healthcare professionals, found the content invaluable for understanding disease progression and available support services. While some experienced professionals felt parts were introductory, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting its engaging structure and helpful advice for living well as dementia progresses. Recent reviews also indicate responsive instructors and updated content, further enhancing its value.

Beneficial for both family and professional carers.

"Absolutely invaluable for family carers, helping me feel much more equipped."

"As a healthcare professional, I found this course an excellent refresher and a source of new perspectives."

"While accurate, I found much of this basic; it's perhaps better for beginners than experienced professionals."

Course content is updated, reflecting instructor responsiveness.

"Initially, I felt some parts could be clearer, but recent updates have made it truly comprehensive."

"The instructors seem very responsive to feedback, incorporating the latest research on communication techniques."

"It shows that the course creators are committed to improving the learning experience based on student input."

Thoroughly covers disease progression and support resources.

"The information on progression and support services was presented so thoughtfully."

"I learned a lot about navigating services and appreciated the signposting to useful organizations."

"It's comforting to know there are resources like this, especially the discussions on involving the person in decisions."

Emphasizes dignity and person-centred care.

"The focus on dignity and comfort resonated deeply with me as a caregiver."

"The emphasis on empathy and practical advice is outstanding, truly helping me improve my approach."

"I particularly appreciated the modules on person-centred communication and involving the person in decisions."

Offers actionable advice for daily care.

"This course offers exceptionally clear and compassionate content, providing practical strategies for maintaining a high quality of life."

"I feel much more equipped to handle future situations and found the information on progression so thoughtfully presented."

"I learned how to use practical tools and strategies that I could apply immediately to my work in caregiving."

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